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| A few large raindrops started falling as we wandered around Flatford ... |
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| ... but these did not trouble the Mute Swan ... |
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| ... or the Canada Geese. |
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| These rosehips provided a welcome splash of red ... |
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| ... and the willows were turning yellow and gold. |
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| A tranquil Stour scene (this electric boat is rather different from the 'John Constable' Lighter!) ... |
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| ... and another tranquil scene. I love the way the reflection makes the bill a deeper orange! |
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| The last of the House Martins were so busy stocking up on the many midges ... |
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| ... that this one nearly missed his photo opportunity! |
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| Bridge Cottage, Flatford ... quintessential Constable Country ... |
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| ... Flatford Mill. |
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| It is always a joy to see Long-tailed Tits ... |
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| ... and plump Chaffinches ... |
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| ... and Cormorants. |
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| The rain passed over and we enjoyed some stunning autumn light. |
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| Mallard: time for a swim? |
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| ... definitely not! |
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| The beautiful blues of the female Mallard |
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| I really look forward to coming here to the Wildlife Garden in butterfly season ... |
Excellent photos, especially the one of the Bridge Cottage. They make me want to "cross the pond" (as we say over here in the U.S.) and visit Suffolk. Interestingly, I never knew you had mallards and Canada geese on your side of the Atlantic. Take care!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous photos. That Chaffinch is so bright it almost looks like a bullfinch!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images of all the birds! That swan is gorgeous and I like the reflections. Love the ducks and geese. This time of year is so neat. That boat is very unique and the cottage...wonderful! I would love to visit England again some day...so much to see and enjoy. I've read a lot of English authors over the years and your photos make those books seem to come alive.
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